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Some Portland businesses may miss the bus
A three- or four-block walk might not deter a determined customer. But some downtown Portland shop owners and employees worry how the change to Fareless Square will affect business. On […]
Cully neighborhood pushes for improved transit
A morning commute can be frustrating. But it’s even more so in the Cully neighborhood, where a lack of direct bus routes to downtown requires residents to walk on streets […]
TriMet adds backup train to boost commuter-rail reliability
Delays caused by out-of-service trains aren’t necessarily the biggest reason more people don’t ride TriMet‘s Westside Express Service, spokeswoman Mary Fetsch said. They’re just one the transit agency has the […]
Government communications company buys social site
The company that manages e-mail notifications for Oregon state agencies and TriMet has bought a social media company it describes as Facebook for government. GovDelivery, based in St. Paul, Minn., bought Washington-based GovLoop for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced today.
Double-wide bike lanes running on empty
Putting Portland鈥檚 widest bike lanes in the part of town with the fewest cyclists might seem like something out of Field of Dreams. That鈥檚 the intent, anyway, the city鈥檚 bicycle coordinator said. 鈥淭he whole Portland story about bicycling has been 鈥楤uild it and they will come,鈥欌�� Roger Geller said. If they do come, there will be ample space: Southeast Holgate Boulevard between Intersta[...]
Gresham MAX station will be redesigned
An open house tonight will outline proposed changes to TriMet‘s Rockwood/E. 188th St. MAX station in Gresham. A redesign has been planned for the 24-year-old station to improve safety. 鈥淲e’re […]
No more free bus rides in Fareless Square
The 34-year-old tradition of free transit in downtown Portland will partially erode in January 2010, when TriMet buses will begin charging the regular one- or two-zone fare. TriMet's decision to eliminate buses from the Fareless Square policy came after a public outreach process.
Willamette bridge design gets lukewarm reception
Architect Donald MacDonald has some fancy ideas for the newest bridge to cross the Willamette River in 35 years. Think slender. Think delicate. Think flowing waterfalls and curving bike paths. […]
Commuter rail line鈥檚 value sparks debate
John Charles is a self-described train buff. So when TriMet opened its Westside Express Service, or WES, Charles rode the trains to Wilsonville and caught a bus to Salem 鈥� to testify at the Capitol against the expansion of WES.
TriMet, ODOT seek more diversity on projects
Two public agencies are using different approaches to meet the same goal: increasing the number of minority- and woman-owned small businesses on construction projects. TriMet and the Oregon Department of Transportation have both found success by starting small.
More woes for WES
It may be June but the streets in the Portland metro area look more like winter. The drifts of white aren't snow, though. They're the blooms from cottonwood trees. Pretty, yes. Unless you're trying to run the WES commuter rail trains.
More woes for WES
It may be June but the streets in the Portland metro area look more like winter. The drifts of white aren't snow, though. They're the blooms from cottonwood trees. Pretty, yes. Unless you're trying to run the WES commuter rail trains.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
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- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
